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Athlete A is a 2020 American documentary film about the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal. Directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk, the documentary follows a team of investigative journalists from The Indianapolis Star as they broke the story of doctor Larry Nassar sexually assaulting young female gymnasts and the subsequent allegations that ...
“Infuriating…and ultimately, inspiring.” - San Francisco Chronicle. Watch trailer Play movie Educator Resources Virtual Discussions. Online discussion guide. Gymnasts who survived USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and the reporters who exposed USAG's toxic culture.
- Before Larry Nassar, there were other abuse reports. In 2016, Indy Star reporter Marisa Kwiatkowski was told to look into USA Gymnastics and why no abuse was ever reported as organizations are required to do, and she found a lawsuit against a p redatory coach who had moved from gym to gym and was shown to have abused a young gymnast after USA gymnastics had been warned about him.
- Complaints were mostly considered “hearsay” At the time of the lawsuit mentioned above, President and CEO of USA Gymnastics Steve Penny said under oath that he doesn’t turn over complains of abuse to local authorities.
- Overall disbelief. Not only were victims not believed when they complained about abuse, but even injuries were shrugged off. “Every time I had an injury, it wasn’t believed,” Jamie Dantzscher said.
- The Ranch. Gymnasts trained at a ranch run by Bela and Marta Karolyi, Romanian-American gymnastics coaches. They have been credited for transforming gymnastics in the United States, and have been head coaches of the national team as well as coordinators for the team at the Olympics.
This documentary focuses on the gymnasts who survived USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and the reporters who exposed USAG's toxic culture.
- Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk
By Mahita Gajanan. June 24, 2020 3:11 PM EDT. T he case of Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who was accused of sexually abusing at least 250 girls over his decades-long career ...
Jun 24, 2020 · Athlete A: Directed by Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk. With Maggie Nichols, Gina Nichols, John Nichols, Steve Berta. Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols.
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Athlete A. Watch Athlete A with a subscription on Netflix. Harrowing yet essential viewing, Athlete A shines an unforgiving light on horrific abuses -- as well as the culture that allowed...
